Prior to immersing a patient in a cleansing bath in a Hubbard tank, the nurse should
A) administer an analgesic 20 to 30 minutes before procedure.
B) administer antibiotics 20 to 30 minutes before procedure.
C) complete ROM exercises.
D) ambulate the patient.
A
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1. Hypernatremia. 2. Hyperglycemia. 3. Hyponatremia. 4. Hypocalcemia.
A new trend in nursing education that is consistent with real-world practice is focused on:
a. outcomes. b. objectives. c. goals. d. subjective appraisals.
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a. niacin. b. thiamin. c. riboflavin. d. pyridoxine.
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a. Estrogen b. Secretin c. Somatostatin d. Gastrin e. Motilin